Military Transition Academy Podcast by Vets2PM

Vets2PM (Veterans to Project Managers)

The Military Transition Academy by Vets2PM helps Military Members, Veterans, and Spouses become project managers and helps companies hire them. Each episode gives you real stories, insights, and tools to help you achieve a meaningful, lucrative post-service career and strengthen America’s workforce.

  1. Feb 3

    How Project Management Shows Up in the Security Profession - Eric Kready, Episode 165

    Episode 165: How Project Management Shows Up in the Security Profession Project management is embedded in the security profession — from planning and risk mitigation to execution and stakeholder coordination. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Kready, U.S. Army (Retired), corporate security professional, and ASIS member, to explore how project management shows up across the security field and why understanding this lens matters for career growth. We also deep dive into Operation Career Change (OCC), an initiative Eric created to support current and future security professionals, particularly those transitioning from military and law enforcement roles. In this episode, we cover: How core project management principles show up in day-to-day security work Why security professionals are already operating as project managers Common gaps professionals face when translating experience into civilian roles A walkthrough of Operation Career Change (OCC) and how it supports security careers Why this is best watched, not just listened to (Watch on YouTube): We visually walk through the Operation Career Change platform You’ll see where to find resources and how to use them The visual context makes it easier to understand how OCC supports security professionals at different career stages This episode serves as a practical resource for security professionals, whether you are already working in the field or exploring how to grow, pivot, or transition within it. Connect with Eric: Eric Kready, CPP | LinkedInCheck out our resources: www.vets2pm.com/training

    33 min
  2. Jan 13

    Inside the Army-Approved CSP: The Master Project Leadership Workshop - Vets2PM - Episode 162

    Inside the Army-Approved CSP: The Master Project Leadership Workshop In this episode, we take a closer look at the Master Project Leadership Workshop (MPLW), an Army-approved Career Skills Program designed for service members preparing for life after the uniform. If you have heard about MPLW but were not fully sure what actually happens inside the program, this conversation breaks it down. We talk through how the workshop combines real project leadership experience, structured instruction, and mentorship to help participants translate military experience into civilian project management roles. This episode also explains how MPLW fits into the military transition timeline, who the program is designed for, and what makes it different from traditional classroom-only training or certification prep. You will hear how participants gain hands-on experience while still on active duty and how that experience supports both certification goals and post-service employment. Whether you are exploring Career Skills Programs, considering SkillBridge options, or simply trying to understand how to prepare earlier and with less stress, this episode provides clarity on how MPLW supports a smoother transition. Topics covered• What an Army-approved CSP is and how MPLW qualifies• What participants actually do inside the program• How project leadership experience is built before separation• Who MPLW is a good fit for and when to apply If you want to prepare for your civilian career while still serving, this episode walks you through what that path can look like. www.vets2pm.com/mplw

    30 min
  3. Jan 6

    What the Master Project Leadership Workshop (MPLW) Career Skills Program (CSP) Actually Delivers: A Vets2PM Graduate Story - Episode 161 - John Howard

    Episode 161 marks the start of Season 4 of the Military Transition Academy Podcast. This episode sets the foundation for what Vets2PM does and why project management is one of the most practical career paths for military service members, veterans, and spouses. If you’ve led people, managed timelines, coordinated resources, or delivered outcomes, you already have the core skill set of a project manager. Vets2PM helps translate that experience into civilian language and prepares professionals to step confidently into project management roles. You’ll also learn about the Master Project Leadership Workshop, or MPLW, a structured 60-day program designed to strengthen leadership, prepare participants for certification, and support a smoother transition into civilian careers. This episode features a firsthand testimonial from a participant who went through the process and shares what the experience looked like from the inside. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • How military experience directly aligns with project management • What Vets2PM does to help professionals become project managers • The purpose and structure of the Master Project Leadership Workshop • A real transition story from a program participant If you’re preparing for transition or already navigating the civilian workforce, this episode reinforces one key message. You already earned the skills. Now it’s time to use them. www.vets2pm.com/mplw

    12 min
  4. 12/23/2025

    How Veterans Should Evaluate and Negotiate a Job Offer - Dan McCall - Episode 159

    Episode 159: How Veterans Should Evaluate and Negotiate a Job OfferGuest: Dan McCall, Strategic Military Placement Recruiter Getting a job offer is exciting. It’s also where a lot of veterans make decisions too quickly or without the full picture. In this episode of the Military Transition Academy Podcast, Vets2PM is joined by Dan McCall, a Strategic Military Placement Recruiter who has coached hundreds of veterans through offer decisions across industries. Dan breaks down what to do before, during, and after a job offer so you can evaluate it with clarity, negotiate with confidence, and close the loop professionally. You’ll learn: What veterans should decide before an offer ever arrives How to evaluate total compensation, not just base pay The right questions to ask the moment an offer lands When and how to negotiate without damaging the relationship How to handle tradeoffs like title, pay, start date, and flexibility What it looks like to accept, decline, or pause an offer with integrity How to avoid burning bridges in a small hiring market If you’re in the interview stage or expect an offer soon, this episode will help you slow down, think strategically, and make decisions that support your long-term career, not just your next paycheck. Connect with Dan: linkedin.com/in/recruiterdanmccalldm.cohen-partners.com/partners/dan-mccall (Company) Let Vets2PM help you get qualified to apply for future roles: www.vets2pm.com/training

    59 min

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The Military Transition Academy by Vets2PM helps Military Members, Veterans, and Spouses become project managers and helps companies hire them. Each episode gives you real stories, insights, and tools to help you achieve a meaningful, lucrative post-service career and strengthen America’s workforce.